Dennis Murphy | |
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| Born | January 8, 1932 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 2023 (aged 91) Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1953–1987 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | 2nd Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Dennis Joseph Murphy (January 8, 1932 – August 28, 2023) was a major general in the United States Marine Corps who served as commander of the 2nd Marine Division from 1984 until his retirement in 1987. He graduated in 1953 from Georgetown University, where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team.[1][2][3] He died in Wyckoff, New Jersey on August 28, 2023, at the age of 91.[4]
References
- ↑ "Georgetown Basketball History Project". Hoyabasketball.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ↑ "Dennis Murphy - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. 1932-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ↑ "Official USMC biography" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ↑ Anonymous, "Major General Dennis J. Murphy," Nashua Telegraph, September 2, 2023
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